Rangely

The end of a chapter for beloved storyteller

Special to the HT

RANGELY |  Rangely Regional Library bid farewell to longtime volunteer and storyteller Rita Reich at the end of 2025, marking the close of a 22-year chapter of service to the library and the community.

Reich began volunteering at the library in 2004, referring to her role as a “hobby job.” Over time, she became a familiar and beloved presence, eventually joining the library staff as a part-time employee while continuing her…